In Dynamically Different Classrooms: Create spaces that spark learning, Claire Gadsby and Jan Evans provide teachers with a visually striking masterclass on how to maximise the potential of every cubic inch of the learning environment.
This work offers a deep philosophical analysis of Jamaica Kincaid's complete body of literature, examining recurring themes, stylistic elements, and the cultural context of her writing. It delves into her exploration of identity, colonialism, and the complexities of personal and collective histories. By engaging with her narratives, the book reveals how Kincaid's unique voice challenges conventional literary boundaries and provokes thought on broader philosophical questions.
Impossible States, Virtual Publics
Focusing on street art in Cuba, Haiti, and Puerto Rico, the book explores how Antillean street artists reflect on their societies' struggles with colonization, occupation, and dictatorship. It highlights their ability to critique the current "impossible state" while also envisioning potential liberated futures and sovereign identities. Through this lens, the work emphasizes the transformative power of art in addressing political and social issues within these regions.
The study explores the vibrant street art and large-scale murals of Miami/Dade County, highlighting the contributions of migrant and second-generation artists from the Caribbean and Latin America. It emphasizes their unique diasporic and aesthetic interventions, showcasing how these artists reflect their cultural heritage and influence the urban landscape through their work.
Explores the urban environmental aesthetics of the Grand Rue sculptors and the beautifully constructed sculptures they have designed from salvaged automobile parts, rubber tires, carved wood, and other recycled materials. Through first- person accounts and fieldwork, Braziel constructs an urban ecological framework for understanding these sculptures amid environmental degradation and poverty.